{"product_id":"nz-greenstone-twist-sculpture-bt981-hapopo-pounamu","title":"NZ Greenstone Twist Sculpture (BT981) Hapopo Pounamu","description":"\u003cp\u003eStunning Hapopo Pounamu carved into a lovely Twist Sculpture with a pounamu base. Carved by Allan Moreton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e61 mm height (twist-29mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e40 mm width (twist-23mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e23 mm depth (twist-10mm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pikorua (twist) is a beautiful symbol of everlasting connection, loyalty, and the intertwining of lives. A cherished gift between friends, whānau (family), or allies, the Pikorua signifies strength in unity and the beauty of shared journeys.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sacred stone of Aotearoa. Pounamu of this beautiful land encompasses nephrite jade, serpentine, and tangiwai (bowenite). To the Māori of New Zealand, Pounamu (greenstone) is more than just a stone, it is a taonga (treasure) woven into the spiritual and cultural fabric of their ancestors. Revered as a gift from the gods, it carries the mana (prestige) of the land and the strength of the rivers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen worn close to the skin it absorbs your wairua (spirit); over time its lustre deepens along with the bond between wearer and stone. Pounamu is a gift from the heart and as such should be worn or displayed with respect and pride.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis will be the exact piece you will receive in the photos, there may be a slight degree of colour variation based on different computer or mobile phone screen resolutions that you are viewing from.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Greenstone Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53023981076800,"sku":"BT981","price":350.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0143\/3812\/9974\/files\/981a_5c264493-d4b1-4fb3-9677-83e5ab11ff41.jpg?v=1786747760","url":"https:\/\/greenstoneshop.co.nz\/products\/nz-greenstone-twist-sculpture-bt981-hapopo-pounamu","provider":"Greenstone Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}